Fairfax, Va. - The National Rifle Association Political Victory
Fund (NRA-PVF) is pleased to endorse State Representative Richard
Dodge (R-51) for re-election in Indiana's Republican Primary on May
4th.

"Representative Dick Dodge is the gun owners' choice for
Indiana's 51st House District," said Chris W. Cox, chairman of
NRA-PVF. "Rep. Dodge is a solid defender of the Second Amendment
and will stand up for the rights of gun owners and all
freedom-loving Hoosiers."

Throughout his tenure in the Indiana State House, Dick Dodge has
proven his steadfast commitment to the Second Amendment, in Indiana
and around the country. In 2009, Rep. Dodge participated in two
pro-gun amicus briefs supporting the McDonald v. Chicago lawsuit to
overturn Chicago's gun ban before the Seventh Circuit Court of
Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Most recently, Rep. Dodge supported legislation to close access
to Indiana's concealed carry permit database; prevent local
governments from confiscating firearms from law-abiding citizens
during states of emergency; and enact parking lot protections for
gun-owning Hoosier employees.

Rep. Dodge's steadfast support for individual gun ownership
rights earned him an "A+" rating and endorsement by NRA-PVF.

"On May 4th, the choice is clear for NRA members and gun owners
in Indiana's 51st House District," concluded Cox. "Hoosiers value
their firearms freedom, and Dick Dodge is the best person to serve
them."

Chris W. Cox is NRA's chief lobbyist. He also serves as chairman
of NRA-PVF. The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund
is responsible for political candidate rankings. These are based on
candidate voting records, public statements and responses to
NRA-PVF questionnaires.

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Established in 1871, the National
Rifle Association is America's oldest civil rights and sportsmen's
group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to
uphold Second Amendment rights and advocates enforcement of
existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The
Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education and
training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military.

The NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is NRA's political action committee. The NRA-PVF ranks political candidates — irrespective of party affiliation — based on voting records, public statements and their responses to an NRA-PVF questionnaire.

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The NRA-PVF is non-partisan in issuing its candidate grades and endorsements. Our decisions are not based on a candidate's party affiliation, but rather on his or her record on Second Amendment issues. The NRA is a single issue organization. The only issues on which we evaluate candidates seeking elected office are gun-related issues.

Indicates an NRA Endorsed Candidate.

A+

A legislator with not only an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues, but who has also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment.

A

Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.

AQ

A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.

B

A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.

C

Not necessarily a passing grade. A candidate with a mixed record or positions on gun related issues, who may oppose some pro-gun positions or support some restrictive legislation.

D

An anti-gun candidate who usually supports restrictive gun control legislation and opposes pro-gun reforms. Regardless of public statements, can usually be counted on to vote wrong on key issues.